Nothing Phone (3) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,982,033).
Nothing Phone (3)
Poco X8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6403
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 64/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Poco X8 Pro by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Poco X8 Pro was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.